Overseas Security Advisory Council

OSAC

OSAC programs provide a platform for public-private information sharing and networking for the protection of U.S. citizens and interests overseas. There are several ways for corporations and organizations to support OSAC programs with various benefits, depending upon the level of support.

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Common Interest Committee Sponsorship

OSAC Common Interest Committees (CIC) focus on regional-, sector- and special interest-specific committees and host multiple networking and benchmarking events.

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Country Chapter Sponsorship

OSAC Country Chapters host regular meetings for U.S. security professionals from across sectors to discuss security concerns and share best practices.

OSAC Topical Forum Sponsorship

Annual OSAC Topical Forums cover a range of topics with speakers and panelists from the public and private sectors.

OSAC GRANTS

OSAC Grant Applications

In addition to securing corporate sponsors, OSAC Common Interest Committees and Country Chapters may request TSF funding for events.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OSAC GRANT PROCESS?

Contact Carly Coaty, TSF Director of Programs: [email protected]

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UPCOMING

13th Annual TSF Dinner

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The premier networking event for the global security community, the annual TSF Dinner celebrates OSAC and the leaders of the public-private partnership with the OSAC Distinguished Achievement Awards, a noted keynote speaker, VIP reception for leadership sponsors, a gala dinner and more.

ABOUT

About OSAC

In 1985, Secretary of State George P. Shultz created the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) to promote an open dialogue between the U.S. Government and the American private sector on security issues abroad. OSAC members encompass U.S. corporations, nonprofits, NGOs, and faith-based and academia organizations working abroad and comprise every sector in what is the largest U.S. public-private partnership.

As threats continually arise and evolve across the world, OSAC works to keep U.S. organizations and personnel operating safely abroad. OSAC connects private-sector security professionals with the Diplomatic Security Service through ongoing risk awareness and crisis support, analysis and benchmarking and threat mitigation and management training. OSAC builds trusted support networks through its peer membership groups and year-round social events, including Country Chapters and Common Interest Committees (Regional, Sector and Special Interest Committees). Membership is free and open to any organization incorporated in the U.S. and headquartered in the U.S. that has overseas operations.

You can mail a check to The Security Foundation, PO Box 523, North Chatham, MA 02650 or make a donation online here. For more information, please contact Siobhan Clune, TSF Associate Executive Director, [email protected].

Yes, The Security Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

80-0719130. Review our current W-9 here.

Unrestricted donations to TSF support public-private security partnerships and nonprofit grant partners and allow TSF to utilize funds where they are needed the most.

There are several ways for corporations and organizations to support OSAC programs with various benefits, depending upon the level of support. Learn more. Your generosity ensures that OSAC can offer – free of charge to its members – exceptional educational and security-information exchange programs.

There are several ways for corporations and organizations to support DSAC programs with various benefits, depending upon the level of support. Learn more. Your generosity ensures that DSAC can offer – free of charge to its members – exceptional educational and security-information exchange programs.

TSF’s Board of Directors established the Nonprofit Grants Program in 2020 to support smaller, U.S.-based nonprofits serving the security industry. The program is funded by restricted gifts made by TSF’s Board of Directors and other donors. For grant eligibility information and an application, click here.

You can make donation here  and select Nonprofit Grants Program. Or become an individual TSF member here.

Make a donation here and select DEI initiatives or become an individual TSF member here.

Individual memberships support all TSF’s work: OSAC, DSAC, DEI, Nonprofit Grants and more. Depending on level of membership, there are other benefits as well. Learn more.

OSAC News

NEWS & RESOURCES

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December 14, 2022

11th Annual TSF Dinner

On November 16, 2022, The Security Foundation hosted its 11th annual Dinner to celebrate the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC). Held at the National Building…

December 1, 2023

12th Annual TSF Dinner Recap 

The 12th Annual TSF Dinner Celebrating the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) on November 15, 2023 lived up to its reputation as one of the…

May 30, 2023

2023 OSAC Topical Forum Focuses on Comprehensive Crisis Management

The ISF sponsored OSAC’s return to an in-person Topical Forum on May 9 and 10, 2023 at the U.S. Department of State. The well-attended program,…

October 5, 2021

5 QUESTIONS FOR ELLEN TANNOR, OSAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

5 QUESTIONS FOR ELLEN TANNOR, OSAC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Welcome, Ellen Tannor, as OSAC Executive Director! We recently spoke with Ellen about her career in foreign…
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October 14, 2022

Ann Compton to Emcee 2022 TSF Dinner

Broadcasting pioneer Ann Compton will be the emcee for the 11th Annual Security Foundation (TSF) Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, at the National Building…

May 24, 2021

2021 TSF Virtual Reception Keynote Speaker: Sue Gordon

Security expert Susan Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, is the keynote speaker for the 2021 TSF Virtual Reception on November 17, 2021…

June 10, 2021

TSF 10th Anniversary Speaker: Sec. Madeleine Albright

The Security Foundation (TSF) is thrilled to announce that Secretary Madeleine Albright is TSF’s 10th Anniversary Speaker for TSF’s Virtual Reception on Wednesday, November 17,…
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December 9, 2022

Global Security Pride Committee Launch Co-Sponsored by TSF

During the OSAC Annual Briefing Week, on November 15, 2022, the Global Security Pride Committee (GSPC) held its inaugural event, a High Securti-Tea at the…

November 20, 2023

Global Security Pride Evening Reception

The Global Security Pride (GSP), the newest Common Interest Committee (CIC) for the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), held its second event on November 13,…

March 29, 2023

Greg Bujac’s Leadership Lessons

Greg Bujac recently retired after 17 years with the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and 32 years with the U.S. Department…

December 9, 2020

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, SECRETARY SHULTZ!

George P. Shultz, the 60th U.S. Secretary of State and the founder of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), turns 100 on December 13, 2020.…
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December 12, 2022

TSF-Funded OSAC Events Round-Up

This year’s return to in-person OSAC events has been exciting. In January 2022, OSAC Country Chapters and Common Interest Committees (Regional, Sector and Special Interest…

July 7, 2022

TSF-Funded OSAC Events, Spring 2022

As OSAC returned to in-person events for many of its programs, TSF continued its funding of vital OSAC programming this past spring. Through the generosity…

September 7, 2023

Jonathan Capehart Selected as TSF Dinner Emcee

We’re delighted to announce that Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart will serve as Emcee for the 12th Annual ISF Dinner Supporting the…

April 25, 2022

LARC SPRING 2022 CONFERENCE

On April 13, 2022, the Latin America Regional Committee (LARC) held its first in-person events since 2019 at the Graham Center at Florida International University…

January 22, 2024

Press Release: The Security Foundation Rebrand

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                   Contact: Sarah Achenbach, The Security Foundation Phone: 443-744-0725 [email protected]   INTERNATIONAL SECURITY FOUNDATION REBRANDS…

January 10, 2024

Q&A With Dave Komendat & Rich Davis on TSF, Today & Tomorrow

On January 1, 2024, Dave Komendat became President of The Security Foundation Board of Directors. He succeeds Rich Davis who completed two highly impactful terms…

December 1, 2023

Rich Davis Honored with George P. Shultz Award

Rich Davis, The Security Foundation (TSF) President for the past six years, is the 2023 recipient of the prestigious George P. Shultz Award for Excellence…

March 3, 2022

Robert M. Gates Selected as 2022 TSF Dinner Keynote Speaker

The Security Foundation is delighted to announce that Robert M. Gates, the 22nd Secretary of Defense (2006-2011), will be this year’s keynote speaker. Dr. Gates…

July 23, 2023

Sue Gordon, Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Keynote Speaker for 2023 TSF Dinner   

We’re delighted to announce that the Honorable Sue Gordon, 30-Year National Security Leader, Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), will be the keynote…

November 22, 2023

TSF Funds Two Students for TSF Dinner & OSAC Week

Two Northeastern University (NU) rising graduate students and emerging security leaders attended the 2023 ISF Dinner, the 2023 Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) Annual Briefing…